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Mission Statement
The Mission of the BES Counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmental and preventative program for all students. In collaboration with parents, school and community stakeholders, school counselors support all students to become academically and socially prepared to make a meaningful contribution in society.
Students shall receive support in many facets of their education. The enhancement of student competency in the Academic, Personal/Social and Career domains shall be accomplished through an active developmental and sequential school counseling program.
Meet the School Counselors
Meet the School Counselors
Kyle Strittholt, Full-Time Counselor
Kyle Strittholt, Full-Time Counselor
Hello! My name is Kyle Strittholt. This is my fourth year as the full-time counselor at Bright Elementary. I am overjoyed at the opportunity to serve our students and look forward to another incredible school year. Together, Mrs. Lobenstein and I will make every effort to ensure that your child receives as much support as possible.
If you have any further questions regarding the school counseling program, please feel free to contact me directly.
kmstrittholt@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us
(812) 637-4600 Ext. 14902
Bonnie Lobenstein, Part-Time Counselor
Bonnie Lobenstein, Part-Time Counselor
Hello! My name is Bonnie Lobenstein. This is my fifth year as a school counselor. I previously taught kindergarten at North Dearborn Elementary for 26 years. I am looking forward to another great year as a counselor between North Dearborn (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) and Bright Elementary (Monday and Thursday)!
Feel free to contact me anytime. My extension below will be directed to both schools.
blobenstein@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us
(812) 637-4600 Ext. 16001
Direct Services Offered
Students’ unmet mental health needs pose barriers to learning and development. Although school counselors do not provide long-term mental health therapy in schools, they provide a school counseling program designed to meet the developmental needs of all students.
Classroom Lessons
The school counseling program offers direct services to all students through classroom instruction and schoolwide programming initiatives.
Small-Group Counseling
Small-group counseling is an effective and positive way of providing direct service to multiple students at a time. Small-group counseling can help reduce social isolation and negative emotions, as well as increase positive peer relations and a sense of belonging.
Short-Term Individual Counseling
School counselors provide short-term counseling and crisis intervention focused on mental health or situational concerns such as grief or difficult transitions.
Indirect Services
Indirect services are provided on behalf of students as a result of the school counselors’ interactions with others including referrals for additional assistance, consultation and collaboration.
Indirect Services Provided
Parent/Guardian Meetings and Presentations
Student Advocacy via:
Public Agency Representative
Section 504 Coordinator
Behavior/Support Team
Collaboration with teachers and staff to address student needs
Facilitation of Referrals
Consultation with parents to assist with meeting individual student needs and connecting to resources.
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